Grid Strategies: U.S. Electricity Demand to Increase 15 Percent by 2029

Grid Strategies: U.S. Electricity Demand to Increase 15 Percent by 2029

Grid Strategies, a power sector consulting firm, recently released a report examining U.S. electricity demand and forecasted load growth. According to the report U.S. electricity demand could rise as much as 128 GW over the next five years, primarily as a result of data center buildout and manufacturing growth across the country. That estimate, 128…

LNG Hearing Examines Administration’s Permit Pause

LNG Hearing Examines Administration’s Permit Pause

Today, Brad Crabtree, Assistant Secretary of Energy for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management with the Department of Energy, took the stand to testify in a House Oversight Committee subcommittee hearing, “Exposing the Truth on LNG: How the Administration Played Politics with America’s Energy Future.” During the hearing, the major topics were the pause on liquid…

New DOE, DOT Heads Could Change United States’ EV Future

New DOE, DOT Heads Could Change United States’ EV Future

What will Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy mean for the electric vehicle (EV) industry when President-elect Trump takes office in January? That’s the question many are asking given the Biden administration’s preference for the emergent automotive sector. Both Wright and Duffy have expressed skepticism of the EV industry, raising concerns about…

NERC releases Winter Reliability Assessment

NERC releases Winter Reliability Assessment

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently released its annual Winter Reliability Assessment (WRA) which identifies, assesses and reports on areas of concern regarding the reliability of North American electrical grids for the upcoming winter season. “In addition, the WRA presents peak electricity demand and supply changes and highlights any unique regional challenges or…

North Dakota Congresswoman-elect Fedorchak on Energy

North Dakota Congresswoman-elect Fedorchak on Energy

In a recent op-ed, Congresswoman-Elect Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota discussed the urgent need for energy policy reform. With Fedorchak’s deep understanding of the industry—she previously served as a member of the state’s Public Service Commission—and North Dakota’s critical role in the U.S.’ energy, she argues that her state’s energy sector demonstrates what the rest…

Presidential Election Signals Energy Policy Change

Presidential Election Signals Energy Policy Change

With Trump’s recent presidential re-election, the U.S. energy and environmental policy sector will see significant shifts. U.S. oil and gas are at the forefront of the Trump administration’s agenda—the main goals of which are centered around accelerating energy infrastructure projects, increasing oil and gas production, and ending the previous administration’s approach of picking winners and…

Increasing Energy Demand Highlights Need for More Energy Development

Increasing Energy Demand Highlights Need for More Energy Development

A new report by energy analysts at FTC highlights a pivotal shift in American energy consumption, with rising electricity demand reshaping the nation’s energy landscape. For two decades, demand remained relatively flat, allowing utilities to rely on traditional demand-side management programs. However, projections now indicate a 57% rise in electricity demand by 2050. To meet…

Craig Stevens’ spotlight on harris’s energy policies

Craig Stevens’ spotlight on harris’s energy policies

In a recent op-ed by Craig Stevens, spokesperson for the GAIN Coalition, Vice President Kamala Harris’s energy policies as the Democratic nominee are placed under close scrutiny. The article highlights Harris’s past actions and stances on energy, emphasizing the potential impact her presidency could have on the U.S. energy industry. The op-ed opens by setting…

Patrice Douglas: America Needs all-of-the-above Energy Infrastructure to Keep the Lights On

Patrice Douglas: America Needs all-of-the-above Energy Infrastructure to Keep the Lights On

In her op-ed, “Soaring Summertime Temperatures Will Put the Heat on America’s Energy Supply,” Patrice Douglas raises concerns about America’s growing energy demand during extreme summer heat. She argues that current government policies under the Biden-Harris administration are making it harder for traditional energy sources like oil and gas to meet this demand. Their narrow…

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